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September 16, 2025
Ground Beef and Potato Tostadas
Ground Beef and Potato Tostadas address climbing beef prices through potato additions that stretch protein for budget-friendly meal solutions and economic cooking strategies. This practical recipe demonstrates how vegetable additions can extend expensive proteins while maintaining satisfying flavors and substantial nutrition. The economic approach ensures accessible meal planning.
The price of beef continues to climb and the addition of potatoes in this recipe allows you to stretch a pound into feeding 6 people. Top with your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, pickled jalapeno rings, and cilantro.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 tostadas
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Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small russet potato, peeled and diced
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
1 (3.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
6 crispy tostada shells
Directions
Crumble beef in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the fat has started to render, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 2 minutes more.
Divide beef mixture, lettuce, olives, and Mexican cheese blend among the tostada shells.
Cook’s Note:
I typically make my own taco seasoning and tostada shells but used store- bought in this recipe to keep the ingredient list and directions to a minimum. Feel free to substitute homemade.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 334 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 19g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 334 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 47% |
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium 829mg | 36% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 19g | 39% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 175mg | 13% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 311mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
